[vc_row el_id=”intro-list”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1540235519246{padding-top: 10vh !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 10vh !important;padding-left: 3em !important;}”][vc_column_text]If you want to import a JDM vehicle to Canada, you can follow this step-by-step guide.

In short:

• Place a deposit with B-Pro Auto JDM Imports
• Browse the auctions for your favourite JDM car (We’ll send you options daily as well, from Auctions & dealers)
• We bid on your favourites until we successfully get one.
• The car is sent via Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping to Vancouver or Halifax.
• We clear it through customs. Pick it up at a port or we will ship overland to your city!

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Deposit

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To get started, you would provide us with a $1,000 deposit.

This can be done using any of the available payment methods.

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Browse the auctions

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We check the auctions and dealers daily and send you options.

You can also browse the auctions yourself, check out some selected auction picks, and contact us about any good finds.

(Note: We also have access to dealer stock and private sales in Japan. If we find one you like, we can skip to Step 6: Full Purchase and Shipping )

[button simple_link=’true’ undefined=” color=’#cc6633′ undefined=” hover_color=’#22b500′ href=’#step3-more-info’ target=’_self’]Step 3: Gather more information[/button][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”step3-more-info”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1554746821864{padding-top: 10vh !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 10vh !important;padding-left: 3em !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”Step 3″ title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#e45838″ el_class=”stepsHeader”][vc_column_text]

We gather more information about the car in Japan

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]More information is gathered about the vehicle and pass that on to you.

This can include additional pictures and a translation of the auction sheet, which can detail any damage or some additional features or modifications that the car has.

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We bid on your next JDM vehicle!

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If it’s a dealer or private unit, it’ll have a set price and you can Just say yes or no. If it’s an auction unit, You choose what maximum total ‘cleared customs’ price you want to pay, and we bid up to that maximum.

If the auction is won at a lower price, you keep those savings!

[button simple_link=’true’ undefined=” color=’#cc6633′ undefined=” hover_color=’#22b500′ href=’#step5-re-inspection’ target=’_self’]Step 5: The car is re-inspected[/button][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”step5-re-inspection”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1554746971651{padding-top: 10vh !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 10vh !important;padding-left: 3em !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”Step 5″ title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#e45838″ el_class=”stepsHeader”][vc_column_text]

We have the vehicle re-inspected

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For auction units, once a bid is locked-in, we have a third party check it again.

If a hidden issue arises, we cancel the bid. If it’s a dealer/private unit, we get all the info we can and pass it along to you..

[button simple_link=’true’ undefined=” color=’#cc6633′ undefined=” hover_color=’#22b500′ href=’#step6-purchase-shipping’ target=’_self’]Step 6: Payment and shipping[/button][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”step6-purchase-shipping”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1554747013057{padding-top: 10vh !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 10vh !important;padding-left: 3em !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”Step 6″ title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#e45838″ el_class=”stepsHeader”][vc_column_text]

Full purchase and shipping

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The full vehicle and shipping costs are paid, typically within 10 days.

This is where you can sit back and relax! It takes 4-6 weeks to get to Vancouver or 8 weeks to Halifax by ship.

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Customs clearance

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We make sure all the paperwork is completed for your car to clear customs.

Once the paperwork is filed (usually while the vehicle is in transit) and the vehicle landed, it can take up to 5 days to clear.

[button simple_link=’true’ undefined=” color=’#cc6633′ undefined=” hover_color=’#22b500′ href=’#step8-pickup-delivery’ target=’_self’]Step 8: Pick up your car, or have it delivered[/button][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”step8-pickup-delivery”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1554747095181{padding-top: 10vh !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 10vh !important;padding-left: 3em !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”Step 8″ title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#e45838″ el_class=”stepsHeader”][vc_column_text]

Pick up or delivery

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Once your JDM vehicle has cleared customs, it is ready to pick up at the port.

Alternatively, we can arrange for you to pay for the vehicle to be shipped overland to a destination of choice.

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Price Match Guarantee” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right”][vc_column_text]We are willing to match the price of any competitor in terms of our import brokerage fee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Frequently Asked Questions” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right”][vc_toggle title=”What are the Canadian import laws for JDMs?”]They must be 15+ years old to the manufacture month. NO EXCEPTIONS. Of course, they also much be soil / dirt free on the undercarriage otherwise they will fail the soil inspections during customs. Canada IS considering increasing the import limit potentially to 25 years at some point in the future, so that’s all the more reason to go ahead and get that JDM car you’ve always wanted![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are your top selling RWD vehicles”]

1. Toyota Supra RZ / SZ
2. Nissan Skyline GTS-T / GT-T
3. Nissan Silvia
4. Mazda RX-7
5. Toyota Aristo v300 twin turbo
6. Toyota Chaser JZX-100

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What method of shipping do you use? And should I worry about shipping damage?”]The two methods of shipping are Ro-Ro and ‘container’ shipping. We always ship Ro-Ro as it tends to be much safer than packing vehicles into a container. We also put full shipping insurance coverage on the vehicles we ship. “ICC-A” insurance.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What kind of insurance coverage can I get on my JDM vehicle?”]Well technically you can get full coverage from some companies, you will likely only be offered 3rd party liability coverage from the vast majority of insurers. Where you will find “collision” and “comprehensive” insurance, you’ll also find relatively high premiums. This is because the insurers don’t know where to find parts for the vehicles, so they require a large deductible because they calculate the potential repair/parts costs to be extensive.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where can I get parts?”]Local parts availability varies with the vehicle, but a lot of parts can be cross-referenced to North American parts, and there are some places that carry JDM specific parts in Canada. When you can’t find parts locally, B-Pro Auto can source them for you in Japan and import them at cost. Shipping takes as little as about 14 days via DHL. There’s a lot of parts to be found online as well.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why are the KMs so low on JDM cars? Are they rolled back?”]No, they are not typically rolled back… and if they are suspected to have been rolled back there is an indication on the auction sheet in the form of an Asterisk beside the km*. So we can know to avoid those cars. The fact of the matter is that Japan is much smaller than Canada and urban centers are extremely dense. So often times it makes more sense to take advantage of their highly developed transit/train system for commutes. Thus, fewer KM are put on their vehicles. Furthermore, the costs of fuel, toll bridges, parking etc. causes people to travel less. Furthermore, each vehicle must pass the incredibly strict “Shaken” mandatory and expensive vehicle inspection every 2 years in Japan to stay on the road means that people don’t want to put too many km on the vehicle.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why are there so many used vehicles in the Japanese market?”]Well first off, Japanese people tend to purchase a vehicle as a status symbol just as much as it is for transportation. Additionally, Japanese people culturally do not appreciate “used things” as much as we do. Something that has been used by another person is just not valued very highly… in fact, people could probably leave their bikes unlocked in a busy metropolitan area with little fear of it being stolen… why? Because nobody wants their used bike, there’s no value in it! The same principal applied to used vehicles. These two factors coupled with government incentives to buy new results in most Japanese vehicle buyers purchasing new every time they buy a vehicle. This is especially true as vehicles age because it becomes so expensive just to keep them on the road and continuing to pass the strict Shaken inspection every 2 years. Often times this means that it makes more sense to just buy new. So there is a flood of used vehicles on the Japanese market with very low local demand. This is why such a large export industry exists in Japan. This is also why they are such low cost.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I have to worry about radiation?”]No, we make sure the vehicles that are ordered are radiation free. This is always checked before shipment.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can it be converted to LHD?”]Not easily. It is possible, but the economics of it make it very unfeasible. It is expensive, takes a long time, and it`s hard to get a perfect job done. What do we recommend? Test drive a right-hand drive car and see how simple it is… better yet come take one of ours for a cruise to get a feel for it.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What’s the law in the United States?”]25 years+ in order to import a vehicle into the states.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are the costs factored into the “customs cost“ (included in the total ‘clear customs cost’)?”]

• Customs brokerage
• CBSA/CFIA inspection
• 6.1% duty (of FOB cost)
• 5% GST (of FOB cost)
• Excise tax (if applicable)
• Terminal charge

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are the main factors that mitigate risk with a JDM vehicle purchase”]A) The auction sheet. Every vehicle in the auction goes through the auction inspection and receives an auction sheet. It will have a grade on it, and we usually recommend that we go for a vehicle with a 4 of a 3.5 grade to be safe. Additionally, we can see any blemishes, dents/scratches, rust, and other marks on the vehicle diagram, AND we have the auction sheets translated prior to bidding on a vehicle to make sure there are no concerning remarks from the inspector

B) We can apply for a “second check” on the vehicle in which we request that someone at the auction has a second look at the car to see if there are any issues spotted and if anything was missed on the auction sheet. This isn’t a super in-depth inspection, it’s fairly basic but it certainly helps to make an educated decision about whether to bid on the vehicle or not. It can help you be confident that there’s no rust, oil leaks, engine noises, electrical issues etc. with the vehicle before bidding on it. And if anything concerning is found and you don’t want to get that unit, we simply cancel the bid for you.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why does it seem that vehicles in Japan are better maintained than what we’d find in Canada?”]Vehicles in Japan must pass a strict renewal inspection every two years in order to stay on the road. This inspection is called “Shaken”. It will assess the mechanical condition of the vehicle as well as look at things such as emissions, exterior damage, wheel alignment etc. It’s known to be a rigorous and intensive inspection that costs the vehicle owner quite a lot. They basically have no choice but to maintain their vehicles in order to continue passing inspection. Of course, the vehicle maintenance that we see in Japan is also a cultural thing. There are “junk” vehicles that can be found too of course, but they are fairly easy to separate out from the gems.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where are some of the places in Canada that you ship JDM cars & vehicles to?”]We can ship to any of these cities! And almost anywhere in between…

Vancouver, B.C.
Victoria, B.C.
Terrace, B.C.
Kamloops, B.C.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Red Deer, Alberta
Lethbridge Alberta
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Regina, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Brandon, Manitoba
Toronto, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
Mississauga, Ontario
St. John’s, Newfoundland
St. John, New Brunswick
Whitehorse, Yukon
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